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to toss
01
lanzar, arrojar
to throw something with a quick and sudden motion
Transitive: to toss sth somewhere
Example
He decided to toss his keys onto the table as he entered the room.
She playfully tossed a ball to her dog in the backyard.
02
desechar, tirar
to throw out or discard something
Transitive: to toss sth
Example
She decided to toss the old newspapers piling up on the table.
Ella decidió desechar los viejos periódicos que se acumulaban en la mesa.
The chef tossed the leftover food after closing time.
El chef desechó la comida sobrante después del horario de cierre.
03
mezclar, revolver
to mix or combine ingredients by gently lifting and turning them in a bowl or pan
Transitive: to toss food or ingredients
Example
After adding the dressing, gently toss the salad to coat the vegetables evenly.
After draining the cooked pasta, toss it with the sauce in the pot before serving.
04
echar
to make a decision by throwing a coin in the air and guessing which of its sides will be facing upward when it lands
Transitive: to toss a coin
Example
We could n't decide who should go first, so we tossed a coin.
Instead of arguing, they agreed to toss a coin to determine who would do the dishes.
05
agitar, sacudir
to undergo a tumultuous movement characterized by rolling, tumbling, or violent commotion
Intransitive
Example
The ship began to toss in the rough seas, causing passengers to grip tightly to the railings.
El barco comenzó a agitarse en los mares tormentosos, haciendo que los pasajeros se aferraran fuertemente a las barandillas.
The storm caused tree branches to toss wildly in the wind, scattering debris across the yard.
La tormenta hizo que las ramas de los árboles se agitaran salvajemente en el viento, esparciendo escombros por el jardín.
06
sacudir, agitar
to disrupt the calm or stable condition of something
Transitive: to toss sth
Example
The turbulent waters tossed the small boat, making it difficult to navigate.
Las aguas turbulentas sacudieron la pequeña barco, dificultando la navegación.
The earthquake tossed buildings and structures, leaving behind widespread destruction.
El terremoto sacudió los edificios y estructuras, dejando una destrucción generalizada.
Toss
01
pase, lanzamiento
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
02
lanzamiento, tira
the act of flipping a coin
03
tirón, movimiento brusco
an abrupt movement
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